Building Vocabulary Through Context: Understanding Words in Action PDF

Understanding Key Academic Words Term 2 List1 Building Vocabulary Through Context: Understanding Words in Action  Affect (verb) Definition: To influence or make a difference to someone or something Synonyms: influence, impact, change Antonyms: ignore, disregard Example: "The weather...

Understanding Key Academic Words Term 2 List1 Building Vocabulary Through Context: Understanding Words in Action  Affect (verb) Definition: To influence or make a difference to someone or something Synonyms: influence, impact, change Antonyms: ignore, disregard Example: "The weather can affect our daily plans."  Concept (noun) Definition: An abstract idea or general notion Synonyms: idea, thought, principle Antonyms: misconception, reality Example: "The concept of gravity can be difficult to understand."  Environment (noun) Definition: The surroundings or conditions where someone or something exists Synonyms: surroundings, habitat, atmosphere Antonyms: void, vacuum Example: "We must protect our natural environment."  Factor (noun) Definition: An element or cause that contributes to a result Synonyms: element, component, aspect Antonyms: whole Example: "Time management is a key factor in academic success."  Survey (noun) Definition: A detailed study or examination of something Synonyms: study, examination, poll Antonyms: guess, assumption Example: "The class conducted a survey about lunch preferences."  Vary example to(verb) Definition: To be different from one another Synonyms: change, differ, fluctuate Antonyms: remain, stay Example: "Temperatures vary greatly between summer and winter."  Fill in the Blank Activity The weather can _____ our mood. Scientists study different _____ in the natural world. The _____ showed that most students prefer pizza. Prices _____ from store to store. Understanding this _____ requires careful thought.  Fill in the Blank Activity The weather can affect our mood. Scientists study different factors in the natural world. The survey showed that most students prefer pizza. Prices vary from store to store. Understanding this concept requires careful thought. Language Companion Pg.62 Language Companion Pg.62 Reading Book Pg.165 Reading Book Pg.165  affect | a. an idea concept | b. to influence environment | c. to change factor | d. surroundings survey | e. a component vary | f. a study  Practice Time! Create your own sentences using today's vocabulary words: Use context clues Consider part of speech Think about real-world applications Share with a partner